y|GEN COUNCIL
Who We Are
The Building Industry Association’s y|GEN is an organization focused on fostering the professional growth and enhancing the cohesiveness of the young professionals in the San Diego home building industry, with the goal of encouraging its members to become active and remain engaged in the BIA, and its leadership opportunities throughout their careers.
y|GEN Events
All y|GEN events are free to y|GEN members and include drink and think education events, building tours, mentor program, and happy hours.
Thursday, January 19th (PM) – y|GEN Drink & Think @ Shea Homes – Corporate Office
Wednesday, March 22nd (PM) – y|GEN Mentor Program Kickoff Party @ TBD
Thursday, May 4th (PM) – y|GEN Event @ TBD
Thursday, August 3rd (PM) – y|GEN Event @ TBD
Wednesday, November 15th (PM) – y|GEN End of the Year, Mentor Appreciation Party @ TBD
Check out some of the great photos from the events!
y|GEN Board Meeting Dates
Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. at the BIA office on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Please contact Elena Mineo with any questions.
y|GEN Board Members
| Jason Santos (Chair) | Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates |
| Scott Walsh (Vice Chair) | Sudberry Properties |
| Emilie Colwell (Secretary/ Treasurer) | T & B Planning |
| Melissa Stern (Past Chair) | C&S Companies |
| Alex Baracchini | Ryan Companies |
| Juan Carlos Berelleza Palma | Stevens Cresto Engineers |
| Brett Geyer | J Geyer Plumbing |
| Brandon Goldberg | loanDepot |
| Tyler Martin | Lennar |
| Amanda Seckendorf | Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions |
| John Shokohi | Stormwater Pros |
| Hannah Shurance | Rick Engineering |
| Ryley Webb | H.G. Fenton Company |
y|GEN Board Members at Large
| Summer Bales | Intesa Communications Group |
| Catherine Ferguson | Lounsberry Ferguson Altona & Peak |
| Arpy Giourdijan | Over the Moon Sales & Advertising |
| Andrei Kelly | H.G. Fenton Company |
| Max Teller | Matter Surfaces |
| Christopher Thein | SKAJA & DANIELS, LLP |
y|GEN Student Membership
y|GEN is pleased to announce FREE memberships for local students! Any current college student in the San Diego area is welcome to join our y|GEN group and attend all y|GEN events at no cost. This will also allow you to participate in the mentorship program and be paired with a seasoned industry professional. To sign up please complete the form below and return to Elena Mineo.
Mentor Program
Take your next step in the industry and sign up for our Mentor Program! The y|GEN Mentor Program fosters professional growth by targeting the individual needs of mentees to develop their careers to the fullest potential. Our program gives young leaders in our industry the opportunity to be paired with and learn from a seasoned industry professional. If you have any questions please contact Elena Mineo.
